Sharing Office Space
October 18th, 2007 | by Simon RattrayShared office space can be the perfect solution for people who do not wish to work from home but that can’t afford or do not wish to pay for a serviced office for their sole use. Sharing an office entails renting out one or more desks from someone else’s office. Choregus have assembled some useful tips for people looking to rent shared office space to help them decide.
How Many Desks Will I Require?
Blindingly obvious but important all the same, you must find an office that has a sufficient number of desks to accommodate your needs. Check with whoever it is you are liaising with, also check whether there is spare capacity should you need more desks in the near future.
What is Your Budget?
Different offices will vary in cost. Work out what your budget is and compare the price of a number of different locations so you can get a rough idea of how much you should be paying.
Where Do You Want To Be Located?
Location is another criticial factor to consider when deciding about shared office space . Think about parking and public transport - is the location accessible for all staff? Do you need to be near a town/city centre?
What Facilities are Of Most Importance?
Here a list of things you should consider before making your decision:
- Which other companies (if any) are sharing with the host company?
- What is the immediate area like; are there banks, restaurants and post offices?
- What is the parking like, is it free?
- Is it near a train station, bus station or airport?
- How many workers at the offices?
- What is the internet connection like?
So there you have it a few pointers that should help you make a better decision about sharing an office.
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